Between Iowa City and Des Moines leave I80 and drive into Grinell and dine at the Prarie Canary…read more Worth the 5 minutes. Vietnamese spring rolls made by Matayas (the owner? and our waiter) mother were delicious. Our simple fare was perfect after a long drive but there were more complete meals on the menu. Sunday with a homemade blondie and a flourish wrapped things up!

We celebrated my nephew's graduation at the Prairie Canary which seems to be The Restaurant in…read moreGrinnell. It was quite happening the night we were there, as I imagine a lot of people were celebrating graduations. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip, shrimp and brussel sprouts to start, and I ordered the steak frites for my entree. Everything was delicious, and we were all very pleased with our meals.

"I do not disagree with their name," says my friend visiting from out of state after enjoying his…read moreburger and fried mushrooms. I had the delicious BBQ pork burger with cheese and enjoyed its glorious Smokey flavor. I can't say I've been to that many burger cafe's but this was definitely a great experience. The staff/cook crew were extremely friendly. I was nervous by the long line, but they grilled the food up pretty quick and it was all fab. Enjoyed drinks came with meal. Definitely recommend!

Nice little roadside burger place right off I80 is definitely a much better option than the gas…read morestation or fast food selections nearby. Good burgers, dogs, and fries, just simple freshly cooked fare, I do think the onion rings are the way to go over the fries though, they were very good. Inside has about 10 tables, and there is a picnic area outside. The folks behind the counter were very friendly and did a good job keeping up with the steady lunch crowd when we were there around noon recently. They also have ice cream and shakes with some really unique flavors.

The food was great, perfect crispiness for the fries and the chicken tenders. We had cheese curds…read morefor an app. and those were great! There was live music at the restaurant, Aiden Mack Flathers was the performer and he did amazing! Overall an amazing time!

Really enjoyed dining here tonight! Pizza was great! Trip…read moredip great too! Lake Ponderosa is lucky to have this place!

This was really good, the place is way bigger than I thought and they get busy but keep things…read moremoving. Great service, always kept the coffee and water full. The plate o got was huge! Biscuit, gravy, hash browns, eggs, sooo good.

Stopped by Frontier Cafe and tried a few things. The chicken ranch wrap was definitely the…read morehighlight--it was pretty good and I'd give it around a 6.6/10. The cheese curds were just okay, nothing that really stood out. I also ordered fries with cheese and gravy, basically going for the Chicago-style disco fries I'm used to back home. The gravy ended up being mushroom-based, which unfortunately wasn't for me since I'm not a mushroom person. That one was more of a personal preference issue than anything else. Overall, it wasn't a bad meal, but nothing really blew me away. The chicken wrap was solid, while the cheese curds and fries were just okay for me. Still worth trying if you're in the area, but I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it. 3/5.

A greasy spoon with classic diner items and comfort food…read more Breakfast was good. Portions are huge at this diner. The service took longer than expected after we ordered. They certainly have their regular customers.

I wanted bacon, eggs, toast and hashbrowns, but it is not on the menu as such to order so I told…read morethe waitress that's what I wanted. It was not great and when I received the bill I was charged separately for the toast and hashbrowns so my total breakfast order came to $15!! The total bill for my friend and I was around $27.50 and we didn't even have coffee. Earlier in the week we had breakfast a Hy-Vee which included coffee for both of us and it was not only better but $5 cheaper with the coffee. I would never go back. Also, there is zero ambiance here.

best place to just throw darts and unwind! The girls working are awesome. so is Paul lol…read more everyone want to go somewhere everyone knows your name. this is it!!! awesome pizza too but the popcorn is amazing!!!!

Holy cow!! Best place around to stop in for a cold one and now BEST PLACE TO STOP FOR A POUR HOUSE…read moreBLOODY! Janelle rocks it out every Sunday with some of the best loaded bloody Mary's hands down! Whether you like them mild or spicy or anywhere in between you will not be disappointed! Make it a regular stop!

Party of 7, 5 adults, 2 kids. 7:45ish on a Friday night. We chose the patio. So friendly, I had a…read morebacon cheeseburger with fried mushrooms. So good. I don't even mean "for bar food". No, it's good. I tried everyone else's food too. For you, all of you. Mozzarella sticks, decent, could've been cooked about 30 seconds longer. Fried clam strips, delicious, cheese curds, chicken wings, chicken gizzards, fries.... It's all really really good! Staff is super friendly, like they just rolled with it. It's a bar, small town Iowa, wood tables, hodgepodge tables and chairs, it's clean.

Great customer service! Cheap bar food and not too far from Tama. Stop in they use zing zangs!read more

I love the small town atmosphere of places like this old-time classic soda fountain shop. The…read moreserver was very nice, and attended to us quickly. The ice cream and pies on offer looked tantalizing, but we came in for dinner first. We ordered 2 hot sandwiches and swapped halves so we could enjoy sampling more on our first visit. We tried the Italian Stallion and the Great Dane sandwiches, both on sourdough, with fries on the side. We loved both sandwiches, but thought the Great Dane was better. The American Fries are actually roasted, seasoned new potatoes (not fried potatoes), but they were delicious! For dessert I had to go with the classic banana split because they are hard to come by. Amazing! I highly recommend this place if you are in the area!

Kicking off my vacation series of reviews in Iowa, I wasnt sure what to expect from The Classic but…read morewhen Dad says he wants a tenderloin sandwich you just gotta follow along. The Classic is just that, a beloved local spot in downtown Brooklyn where the friendly service and delicious food made for a truly memorable dining experience! The staff made us feel right at home from the warm greeting at the door to the server's helpful recommendations. The menu offered plenty of options, including daily specials. My tacos were delicious and bursting with flavor. Whether you live nearby or just passing through - i would definitely recommend making a stop here.